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UN report exposes genocide under Hasina: Jamaat Ameer
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said that the UN investigation report has made it clear to the world that genocide and human rights violations were committed in the country on the orders of the murderer Sheikh Hasina.
In a statement on Saturday, the Jamaat leader said the inhuman and brutal genocide carried out by the fascist Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh from July 1 to August 5 last year to remain in power has been acknowledged in the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) report.
He mentioned that the report has exposed the identities of the murderers and the masterminds behind the killings to the world.
Jamaat seeks national election after consensus on reforms
"Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami welcomes and congratulates the OHCHR for revealing the ‘truth’ through this report," he added.
In the statement, he further mentioned that this UN report will serve as a document of genocide. He emphasised that the interim government must ensure that all perpetrators of genocide and those involved are brought to justice.
He said the people believe that the Awami League, as a criminal party responsible for genocide, has no right to engage in politics in the country.
"In line with this public demand, we believe the interim government should consider the call for banning the Awami League," he said.
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Jamaat seeks national election after consensus on reforms
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Saturday advocated for holding the national election in the country once political parties reach a consensus on necessary reforms.
Following a meeting with the National Consensus Commission, led by Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus, at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital, Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher shared the party's stance.
When asked if they had proposed any specific plans regarding the election, Taher responded, "We have stated that once there is a consensus among all parties on the necessary reforms, the election should be held as soon as possible. The Chief Adviser has mentioned that the national election will be held by December. We are monitoring how the process moves forward."
Reforms first, free and fair election later: Jamaat Ameer
Taher added that meetings had already taken place with political parties and stakeholders regarding the interim government's role, and separate discussions will take place to implement the reforms.
"We welcome all positive decisions. Once the final recommendations from the reform commission are made, we will ensure the necessary preparations to hold the election promptly," Taher said.
"After reviewing the reform proposals, separate discussions will be held with Jamaat-E-Islami and the government, where we will communicate our primary decisions," he said.
Jamaat General Secretary Mia Golam Parwar and Assistant Secretary General Hamidur Rahman Azad were also present.
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BNP, Jamaat, others start meeting with National Consensus Commission
Major political parties, including BNP and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, started a meeting with the National Consensus Commission, led by Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus, on Saturday.
The meeting began at 3pm at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital, said BNP media cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan.
This is the first meeting between the political parties and the commission.
Delegations from BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, LDP, Jatiya Party (Kazi Jafar), Nagorik Oikya, Islami Andolan, Khilafat Majlish, GanoSanghati Andolan, Gono Odhhikar Parishad and Jatiya Nagorik Committee participated in the meeting.
BNP looking forward to fruitful first meeting with Consensus Commission
Among them, a six-member BNP delegation, led by BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, attended the meeting.
Besides, a five-member Jamaat delegation, led by its secretary general Mia Golam Parwar, joined the meeting.
On February 12, a seven-member 'National Consensus Mission' was formed under the leadership of the Chief Advisor.
Earlier, on February 10, a three-member BNP delegation, headed by Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, met Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus.
Following the meeting, Fakhrul said the chief adviser informed them that his government is working to organise the next general election by December this year.
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The BNP leader expressed the hope that the government will present a roadmap to hold the election by December, as per the expectations of both the party and the public.
When asked about the timeline for the government’s announcement of the roadmap, Fakhrul replied that it would be determined by the government. “They will likely say something about it by February 15,” he added.
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Reforms first, free and fair election later: Jamaat Ameer
Necessary reforms to the country's overall structure must be carried out first, followed by a free and fair election, said Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman.
He made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a public rally organized by Narsingdi district Jamaat at the grounds of Satirpara Kali Kumar Institution School and College on Friday afternoon.
"There will definitely be an election in this country, but it cannot be held in any haphazard manner. We want a proper election, a fair election. But before the election, the voter list must be revised. Fake voters must be removed, deceased voters' names must be excluded, and all eligible individuals must be included," he said.
Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said, "You have noticed that from the central office of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami to district, upazila, and union-level offices, all have been locked down. Jamaat is the only party whose registration has been revoked. It is unfortunate that fascism has seemingly stepped back, yet we have not regained our registration. We are still continuing the legal battle to reclaim it."
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He further said, "Many leaders arrested in false cases have been released one by one. However, it is regrettable that Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami's then Acting Secretary ATM Azharul Islam is still in prison. The public demands his immediate release."
The Jamaat Ameer also said, "Every perpetrator of genocide must be apprehended and handed over to a tribunal, whether they are at home or abroad."
Dr. Shafiqur Rahman stated, "This is the month of the Language Movement. We remember with deep respect those who gave their lives this month. May Allah accept them as martyrs.”
The public rally was presided over by Narsingdi district Jamaat Ameer Prof. Md. Moslehuddin. Special guests at the event included Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami's Central Assistant Secretary General Maulana Rafiqul Islam Khan, Central Executive Council member Saiful Alam Khan Milon, Central Working Committee members AFM Abdus Sattar, Abdul Jabbar, Maulana Abdul Mannan, and Advocate Mashiul Alam.
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Venezuela sends 2 planes to US to return migrants, signaling a potential improvement in relations
Two Venezuelan planes flew to the United States on Monday and returned home with deported Venezuelans, signaling a possible improvement in relations between longtime diplomatic adversaries and a victory for President Donald Trump in his efforts to get more countries to take their people back.
The U.S. and Venezuelan governments separately confirmed the flights by Venezuelan airline Conviasa without saying how many were aboard or disclosing their routes.
“Flights of Illegal Aliens to Venezuela Resume,” the White House said in a post on the “X” platform, saying they were overseen by Richard Grennell, a top Trump adviser who recently traveled to Venezuela.
The Venezuelan government confirmed the flights in a statement that took issue with an “ill-intentioned” and “false” narrative around the presence of members of the Tren de Aragua gang in the United States. It said most Venezuelan immigrants are decent, hard-working people and that U.S. officials sought to stigmatize the South American country.
Deportation flights from the U.S. to Venezuela were halted for years but restarted for a short time under the Biden administration in October 2023 when a jet transported about 130 migrants home. Venezuelans began showing up at the U.S. border with Mexico in large numbers in 2021 and are currently one of the largest nationalities entering illegally.
Monday's flights came days after the first flights of immigrants to a U.S. military base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio struck agreements with El Salvador and Guatemala for those countries to take people who were not their citizens.
A federal judge in New Mexico on Sunday preemptively blocked the transfer of three Venezuelan men to Guantanamo Bay. In their request for a temporary halt, lawyers for the men said their clients “fit the profile of those the administration has prioritized for detention in Guantanamo, i.e. Venezuelan men detained in the El Paso area with (false) charges of connections with the Tren de Aragua gang.”
Trump wrote after Grennell's visit that the Maduro government had agreed to receive "all Venezuela illegal aliens who were encamped in the U.S., including gang members of Tren de Aragua," and pay for their transportation. Six Americans held in Venezuela were released at the time.
In its statement Monday, the Venezuelan government didn't comment on any future flights.
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Future Bangladesh to ensure justice, equal rights: Jamaat Ameer
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said the future Bangladesh will be built on justice and free from discrimination, ensuring people's right to express their opinions freely and enjoy their fair rights.
“We had been unjustly banned, and our leaders and activists subjected to inhumane torture. Even performing religious rituals had become difficult in a Muslim-majority country,” he said while speaking at a members' conference (rukon) organised by Sylhet District Jamaat on Sunday.
He said that through the July uprising, a new Bangladesh free from tyranny had emerged and urged all to work together to build the nation.
Ghulam Azam was victim of AL tyranny: Jamaat Ameer
“This progress cannot be halted by creating divisions. If necessary, we must be prepared to make more sacrifices for the country and remain united against all forms of discrimination and injustice,” he added.
He emphasised the importance of balancing emotions with conscience, saying, “We may not have control over everything, but we must strive for the truth with all our abilities. Moderate emotion is a big strength.”
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The conference, held at an indoor venue in Sylhet city, was presided over by Sylhet District Ameer and Central Majlis-e-Shura member Maulana Habibur Rahman.
Central Executive Council member and Dhaka Metropolitan North Ameer Mohammad Selim Uddin, Central Working Committee member Prof Fazlur Rahman and District Secretary and former Upazila Chairman Md Joynal Abedin also addressed the event.
War against extortion, encroachment will continue: Jamaat Ameer
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Ghulam Azam was victim of AL tyranny: Jamaat Ameer
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has claimed that former party chief Ghulam Azam died as a victim of oppression by the fallen Awami League government.
Addressing a party rally in Narayanganj’s Osmani Municipal Stadium on Friday, he also criticised former local MP Shamim Osman, calling him a ‘godfather.’
Election environment not possible without reforms: Jamaat Ameer
Shamim Osman put up a 72-foot-long banner in Narayanganj barring the entry of Ghulam Azam in the district when he was a lawmaker, he said.
In the presence of the then deputy commissioner and superintendent of police, the godfather issued a threat to Ghulam Azam saying, ‘File a murder case against me in advance.’
But in the end, Ghulam Azam suffered and died under the tyranny of the fallen Awami League government, the Jamaat Ameer claimed.
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He questioned where that godfather is today? He is no longer in Narayanganj.
Narayanganj district and metropolitan units of Jamaat-e-Islami organized the rally for the first time since the fall of the Awami League on August 5 last year.
Chaired by Narayanganj city Jamaat Ameer Muhammad Abdul Jabbar, Jamaat Assistant Secretary General Maulana Abdul Halim, Central Executive Council member Saiful Alam Khan Milon (Dhaka South), Chhatra Shibir President Zahidul Islam, Dhaka South Jamaat Ameer Nurul Islam Bulbul, Dhaka North Jamaat Ameer Selim Uddin, and Jamaat Central Executive member Mobarak Hossain, among others spoke at the rally.
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BDP finally gets EC registration, joins Bangladesh’s political arena
Bangladesh Development Party (BDP) led by Chairman Anwarul Islam Chan has been registered as a political party with the Election Commission (EC).
The party received its registration certificate from EC Secretary Akhter Ahmed at the EC headquarters on Monday morning.
Speaking to the media, BDP Chairman Anwarul Islam said his party is committed to doing politics based on the spirit of the Liberation War and the July Revolution.
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He said his party will align with those who uphold the spirit of 1971 and 2024 so that another July revolution does not occur. The party is working for fielding candidates in all 300 parliamentary constituencies in the next election, he added.
BDP’s registration number is 54, and its election symbol is ‘Cauliflower.’
BDP had initially applied for registration as a political party on October 26, 2022 but its application was rejected by the Election Commission on April 10, 2023.
The practice of political party registration was introduced ahead of the ninth parliamentary election in 2008.
So far, 53 parties have been registered with the EC, but five—Jamaat-e-Islami, Freedom Party, United Citizens’ Movement, PDP, and JAGPA—lost their registration due to non-compliance with conditions or court directives.
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After the fall of the Awami League government following a mass uprising, the EC granted registration to several new parties including AB Party, Nurul Haque Nur’s Gono Odhikar Parishad (GOP), Mahmudur Rahman’s Nagorik Oikya and Gonosonghoti Andolon.
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New party Democratic Power unveils itself
A new political party, ‘Bangladesh Democratic Power,’ has emerged with a commitment to protecting the country's sovereignty and contributing to national reconstruction, rather than seeking power or elections.
The party's convener, Major General Mohammad Ehtesham-ul-Haq, stated, “We have not come for elections or power. We have come with the pledge to play a leading role in safeguarding the country’s independence, sovereignty, and rebuilding the state.”
He remarked those at a press conference held at the National Press Club on Tuesday.
Ehtesham-ul-Haq further emphasized, "The name of our apolitical movement is Sovereignty Movement, which represents the students, the people, and various sections of society. The movement is not about elections or power, but rather about playing a pivotal role in protecting the nation's sovereignty, state reconstruction, and national development, with unwavering dedication to the welfare of the people and the country."
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War against extortion, encroachment will continue: Jamaat Ameer
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said that the war against extortion and encroachment will continue until justice is established in the country.
The Jamaat leader made the remarks while speaking at the workers' conference organised by the district and metropolitan Jamaat at the historic Madrasa Maidan in Rajshahi on Saturday.
He also highlighted the sacrifices made by many people in the country’s history, particularly those who laid down their lives in the fight against misrule and corruption.
Won't stop until misrule-free Bangladesh is established: Jamaat Ameer
"Why did our children give so much blood? Because they wanted to bury all kinds of misrule and corruption in this society," Dr Rahman said.
He also honoured the sacrifices made by the martyrs, acknowledging the debt owed to them. "We are indebted and grateful to those who gave their blood for today's environment. We will have to repay this debt for the rest of our lives.”
“Many bodies had been made disappeared during the last days of the July-August uprising, with piles of bodies thrown onto trucks, set on fire. We will never be able to repay their debts," he added, referring to the brutalities of the past.
Regarding the number of martyrs from his party, he said, "We are the party of those who have been martyred. They are national assets, and we want to keep them above our heads. No conspiracy will succeed against this nation if we have such brave people."
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